Allianz Life Charity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $220,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz
Life®) today announced that its annual
Driving to Donate Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $220,000 for
the Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND, the highest one-year total since the
tournament began in 2010. Over the last seven years, the tournament has
raised more than $1 million for the local nonprofit with all proceeds
used for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline, providing support
to individuals, family members, caregivers and others impacted by the
disease.

Allianz Life employees and vendors raised funds through vendor
sponsorships, player fees, “casual for a cause” purchases (employees
“buy” a casual dress code for August), an online auction and raffle
ticket sales. Adding to the total, tournament contests also took place
on the course during the event.

“Year after year, Allianz Life employees and our vendors contribute
their time and resources to raise awareness and provide support to help
combat this disease,” said Allianz Life General Counsel Gretchen Cepek.
Cepek serves on the Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND board. “I’m incredibly
proud that we’ve given more than $1 million to the Alzheimer’s
Association and that our donations directly help those coping with
memory loss.”

Now in its seventh year, Driving to Donate has become one of the top
charity golf tournaments in the Twin Cities. This year, approximately
300 Allianz Life employees and vendor partners participated in the event
held at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, Minn. Vendor partners
that attended included presenting sponsors Accenture and Carlton Fields
Jorden Burt, LLP as well as the 19th hole sponsors Faegre
Baker Daniels, Quality Resource Group, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP,
Tata Consultancy Services, ThreeBridge Solutions and Winthrop &
Weinstine, P.A.

"On a daily basis, the Helpline answers calls from people who are
confused, frustrated, and desperate for answers about Alzheimer's
disease,” said Chief Executive Officer of Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND,
Sue Spalding. “Our goal is to help them feel reassured and comforted
knowing that support is only a phone call away. Because of the
partnership with Allianz Life, the Helpline will continue to be a
lifeline for those impacted by dementia. Together we can change people's
lives making their journey with Alzheimer's disease just a little
easier.”

Editor’s note: Photos available upon request.

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